Cover Supervisor

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 7am

• Date listed

  6 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.47 Hourly Grade 5 - £11,715 (pro rata)

Cover Supervisor job summary

• Hours of work: 19.5 hours per week (over 3 days)
• Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.6

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education? Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our friendly team.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence.
• Ensure students remain on task and engaged with their learning.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Provide support across a range of subjects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to contribute to their success. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Confidence and flexibility to work across different subjects.
• Previous experience in education or working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a welcoming and supportive school community.
• Enjoy a role that makes a genuine impact on students’ lives.
• Term-time working pattern for a great work-life balance.

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening,including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. KSGS is an equal opportunities employer.Member of the South Lakes Federation.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 388 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kirkby Stephen Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirkby-stephen-grammar-school-kirkby-stephen

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